Technology Persuasive Speech Outline
Monica Suzanne B. Castro
Assignment 6_6
September 26, 2014
I. TITLE: “Increased dependence of technology in the U.S.”
A: General Purpose: To persuade my audience.
B. Specific Purpose: To persuade my audience that dependence of technology in the U.S. has increased.
C. Central Idea: Dependence of technology in the U.S. has increased because most people use cellphones, most college students are dependent on the internet, and children spend more time in front of the computer or television.
II. Introduction
A. Most people use cellphones.
B. Most college students are dependent on internet.
C. Children spend more time in front of the computer or television.
III. Body of the Presentation
A. Most people use cellphones.
1. Cell phone ownership among adults has exceeded 90%. (Rainie, 2013) …show more content…
56% of American adults have smartphones. (Rainie, 2013)
B. Most college students are dependent on internet.
1. A study identified a small group of students who spend more than 400 minutes online. (Smith, 2001)
2. More students are taking online classes. (DeMaria, 2012)
C. Children spend more time in front of the computer or television.
1. Children in the United States watch an average of three to four hours of television a day. (American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, 2011)
2. 23% of youth report that they feel “addicted to video games”. (IKeepSafe Org)
IV. Conclusion
In summary, Technology dependency has increased in the United States. Technology is used today for a lot of things. It is part of everyday life from cellphones, computers, television and internet. The technology can either be helpful or hurt the user.
References:
Rainie, L. (2013). Pew Research Center. Retrieved from http://www.pewresearch.org/fact-tank/2013/06/06/cell-phone-ownership-hits-91-of-adults/ Smith, D (2001). American Psychological Association. Retrieved
Assignment 6_6
September 26, 2014
I. TITLE: “Increased dependence of technology in the U.S.”
A: General Purpose: To persuade my audience.
B. Specific Purpose: To persuade my audience that dependence of technology in the U.S. has increased.
C. Central Idea: Dependence of technology in the U.S. has increased because most people use cellphones, most college students are dependent on the internet, and children spend more time in front of the computer or television.
II. Introduction
A. Most people use cellphones.
B. Most college students are dependent on internet.
C. Children spend more time in front of the computer or television.
III. Body of the Presentation
A. Most people use cellphones.
1. Cell phone ownership among adults has exceeded 90%. (Rainie, 2013) …show more content…
56% of American adults have smartphones. (Rainie, 2013)
B. Most college students are dependent on internet.
1. A study identified a small group of students who spend more than 400 minutes online. (Smith, 2001)
2. More students are taking online classes. (DeMaria, 2012)
C. Children spend more time in front of the computer or television.
1. Children in the United States watch an average of three to four hours of television a day. (American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, 2011)
2. 23% of youth report that they feel “addicted to video games”. (IKeepSafe Org)
IV. Conclusion
In summary, Technology dependency has increased in the United States. Technology is used today for a lot of things. It is part of everyday life from cellphones, computers, television and internet. The technology can either be helpful or hurt the user.
References:
Rainie, L. (2013). Pew Research Center. Retrieved from http://www.pewresearch.org/fact-tank/2013/06/06/cell-phone-ownership-hits-91-of-adults/ Smith, D (2001). American Psychological Association. Retrieved